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Litseae Pungentis Radix

Pungent litsea root

木椒根 〔木椒根〕 mù jiāo gēn

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Litsea pungens Hemsl.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid and acrid*; hot or warm*; nontoxic*.

Actions and indications: Dispels wind and disperses cold; warms the center and rectifies qì. Treats cold pain in the stomach duct; wind-damp joint pain.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–9g), grind to a powder (0.21–0.45g), or steep in wine.

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